How to Carve a Bear -Full Woodcarving Tutorial

[@willesters4215]

Doug, I’m an elementary school principal. I carved one of these little bears and gave it to a kindergartener who was having a hard time adjusting to school. He carries it in his pocket now. It made a positive difference for several people… him, his parents, his teachers. Just wanted to say thank you. I’ll be carving more.

[@gcarmen4490]

You’re a good man Will.

[@blanethegoat]

@@gcarmen4490 was about to say the same thing lol

[@waltonr2001]

That is so cool.

[@butwhytho4858]

Dang this made me so happy. Ty. After what my sons gone through last year, this brought a whole lot of tears to my eyes. Sure wish someone as compassionate as you had been at our school. We need more ppl like you; both as educators and as humans in general.

[@paolav9295]

I got tears in my eyes, so kind of you✨Happy New Year ✨

[@vidarlunne5605]

You are by far the best whittling teacher online, sir! Thanks a lotty for showing instead of boasting. I've made lots of your projects, wish you would make a hundred more videos. Thanks again!

[@franklynvandam535]

Just finished whittling my first bear for my 2 yo daughter thanks to watching this video. Going to watch more and make more.

[@MLaurenavicius]

It's great to watch you carve and talk. Feels like an old time friend we've ever known without ever meeting. It's fun

[@richardvallee1646]

Hi I’m addressing my message to the people I discovered who are helping me to stay calm in those covid day’s ! Since I’m about seven years old, I started to learn sharpening and use pocket knives that I had in my Boy’s Scout tool kit. Fifty years later, I still literally adore sharpening Knifes of any kinds, a knife is never to sharp ! About 2 to 3 years ago, I started Chip carving and gouge chisel carving, yes I like it specially chip Carving.Recently , looking to a magazine ( woodcarving) I tried myself on a Fisherman Christmas tree ornement and I really discovered something I liked. After finishing my project , I looked at different video on you tube, I discovered that Whittling is such a wonderfull art. Then came the KZbin video’s of Doug (Linker) … ho wow … such a great teacher with a nice and modest and generous way of teaching his art. Thank you all of you that generously give us the newbies this technique to help us become more quiet and relaxed persons ! I really appreciate to discover something that I had inside me that I wasn’t ’t able to express because of my lack of artistic skils ! I realy stink when comes times of drawing a sketch ! With Doug tutorial I find it much more easy to tackle complex carving models . Thant You so much ! From a Quebec Canadian who loves wood working ! Richard. ( sorry for my imperfect mastering of English language !)

[@wettowel7559]

I am young but I’ve just started wood carving and your videos have really helped me and I’ve leaned tips and tricks from you. And with all this covid stuff wood carving is something I enjoy doing thanks

[@osmanerinc7316]

I'm old bur so you are. I'm geting lowe wood curwing and another woodt working 👍

[@Sgt-Gravy]

DOUG: The Bob Ross of wood carving... 😊

[@hanslain9729]

"If I never carve better than that, I could care less. I love these little guys." Humble dude... good stuff.

[@DavidDoak-q3f]

I’m new at carving and sire enjoy all the videos, I’ve found them very helpful! I’m 76 years old and wish I would have started this hobby years ago !!!!

[@user-tr3kf9hs6g]

Excited to see my husband's 1st carved bear from your awesome tutorial video

[@folkflying2]

Should have gone to bed an hour ago. Worth the lack of sleep. Very enjoyable video! You are like Bob Ross in wood carving. Thanks for sharing your craft.

[@sonnycuster1199]

You will never know how much I enjoy your video's. I have learned so many techniques from you which have helped me as a new carver. Thank you ever so much.

[@Not_wyatt]

I know I am late to comment because this video came out a while back but I just want to say that you inspired me to start carving wood I am young but I find this very interesting to me and it’s a fun hobby and I want to thank you for sharing your skills with us to help me be able to make these I just ordered a kit yesterday so I will be trying to make one of these right when I get my kit thank you

[@josephetherton]

There's something therapeutic about the sound of the knife cuttiing into the wood. Very ASMR. Great video 👍

[@bettyhall7287]

I am a new carver and have followed and watched all your tutorials. You are an awesome carver and teacher. I think you should publish a book on your carvings. I would be the first to purchase it. I think many beginners and regular carvers would agree. Thanks for sharing.

[@jwatt65]

Thank you. Grandkids are gonna love this one. Appreciate the detail and clarity of your instructions. I always marvel at your ability as a teacher -- you are the best, hands down!

[@mfc5888]

Great video Doug. I think the only thing keeping us Whittlers sane is a piece of wood and a whittling knife. I couldn't go a day without whittling.

[@shawngordon3543]

Clearly the Bob Ross of wood. Excellent stuff. Thank you so very much

[@corvusnoirreviews4908]

Doug your videos inspired me to start carving. Now I combine knife and dremel techniques to do walking sticks. Thank you.

[@troiannesimpson4198]

I decided to learn to carve from wood. I came by your video. I carved my first bear. I’ve learned so much as I went along. What to do and what not to do. He is far from perfect but he is completed and I’m ready to try again. Love your videos. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.

[@louisedavies5311]

Those bears you've carved or whittled are cute and gorgeous.

[@angiewilliams3426]

Your videos are awesome. My husband has enjoyed learning from your tutorials

[@geraldinerice5371]

I love the fact that u didnt draw a bear on the wood, just some straight lines. I'm gonna get me a sharp knife and try some of these. Thanks.🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@gregwexler4702]

Thank you Doug. I have 13 grands so now plenty carving time.

[@riccojames1]

Having already commented I must say I love the result of the end result. Only one done so far and I plan on so so many more. Such a joy and smile I had once I had given the carved bear an oil/stain. I am watching this over and over and can see how gifted you are with how you can foresee the carves. More bear carvings please!!!

[@131dyana]

Thank you. God bless.

[@Miss449686]

Love this little bear -- thank you for sharing this video with us.

[@JohnDavis-zn1zr]

Great little bear I tried one and my wife thinks it's cute so I made a slightly bigger one. They are great little projects thanks for sharing your work it's great that people like you do these so people like me can learn. Thank you

[@padave4138]

I dabbled in whittling for years but after seeing one of your vids you inspired me. I’ve done probably most of yours some of the guys you mention and with what I’ve learned from you I see something and I just dive in and carve it. Thank you! You and your wife have a real nice down to earth way aboot (joke) ya. Thanks for all you do and God bless y’all Dave

[@Flycarve]

Hi Doug, I think the Bear is the best wood Bear I ever saw in the zero to six inch range. I am totally happy with all you do on KZbin. I like the laid back approach you use. Your wife joining you on Sat. nights makes it even better. Impossible to please everybody so I am happy if you keep doing it your way!

[@glensiu2315]

Amazing video, I like the detailing of the toes, finger, nose, lip, , eyes and ears this will be my first project. I look forward to your other videos.

[@christopherharrison6724]

I’m gonna have a go at this I know my Granddaughters will absolutely love these little guys

[@robertbristow8140]

About 2 weeks ago I decided to give whittling a try and started with the 5 minute wizard which didn't turn out too terrible so I gave it a few more tries and watched several more of your tutorials. I am not sure why but you remind me of Bob Ross, in a good way. Anyhow, I landed on this tutorial and decided to give it a try. As you would expect from a novice I made several mistakes and chipped the nose. The end result after trying to fix my mistakes, my bear looks more like a fat lion so that is what I will claim it to be. I could also see how this could be modified to be a pig. You make very good tutorials and I look forward to seeing more. Thanks for inspiring us new whittlers.

[@Puddymom]

I also chopped the side of my first ones face to thin and it looked a bit deformed. I don’t think my knife is sharp enough I have real trouble with the wood just going stringy around the ears.

[@billpaquette6185]

Hey Doug, I hope you, Sophie and the family are well. This is a wonderful project and I will make a couple of these guys next week. As always, you make it fun and you have a way of inspiring us to learn. I started to carve because of you somewhere in 2017 I think beginning with the stick chicken and I have made just about everything you have taught us. Thank you Doug for introducing me to this great hobby. God Bless You sir!

[@bige5565]

Love ya doug. Thanks for your humble spirit

[@deeman77777]

Great video Doug! God bless you. Thanks for uploading these videos.

[@doreenowsiany698]

Love the Bears! Sooo cute!

[@LamTheFisherman]

Your carvings are wonderful. Your videos are a pleasure to watch. Very humorous at points. I have successfully carved a few myself from your tutorials. Was even able to carve a "Bad Day Bear" for my wife's stressful work day, yesterday. I would not consider myself a Wood Carver yet but, I WILL be soon. Thanks to You.

[@ging3rdragon]

You sir are the reason why I told my hubby to get me a carving set lol so excited to start working on something to carve. Thanks for the inspiration 😀

[@stacybamon6073]

Love the bear, he's a great little character. I think I'll give him a try next week. Thanks Doug, it's such a pleasure to watch your episodes.

[@keithcoleman1729]

Never been a carver, you have made me interested. Thanks!

[@stephenwhittier6439]

The absolute best carving tutorials on utube ! Thanks again Doug !

[@stantilton2191]

I love the little bears, who doesn't? Great learning carving tool. I'm enjoying my new hobby, mostly thanks to you Doug.

[@yusufshullai2452]

You, Sir, in my humble opinion are a master carver. A most gratifying and educative video. Keep it going!

[@thomasdouglass8778]

You are awesome. I carved out a wizard from a piece of kindling this past weekend with a small Swiss Army and a S&W Tac blade. It turned out great and the kids loved it. I do have a new hole in my hand now though. I'm definitely going to get me a carving knife AND a glove. Looks like the bears are next on my list. Thanks for your videos. God bless

[@bhazen5510]

Ever grateful that you share your skill with us. Thx Doug! Such a cute, comical bear.

[@ladyliberty417]

I also just enjoy the feeling of calmness and focus when you carve, it’s a meditative thing!! Thanx Doug, they’re awful cute🐾🐻

[@KinJames02]

These are awesome!!!! Only thing I would add would be that cute little tail on the back.. lol but still aweosme!!!

[@davechavezjr5399]

Enjoyed your tutorial Doug. Thanks for your guidance and ideas!

[@duaneschultz9230]

Those are really cool. Thank you for the video. Have a great day and God bless you and your family.

[@davidbrankley1645]

Watched you on a winter camping video with Joe using your campfire moments to carve a face on a stick. I thought how brilliant. I've got a lot of campfire time myself. What better way to use it. Watched a few of your tutorials on KZbin and just now ordered a woodcarving set including strop and gloves. I'm diving in! Thanks for the direction. I'm a convert.

[@josephharris2635]

This channel is a godsend. I cut down a black oak at my work the other day and decided to carve Christmas bears for my twin daughters. I haven't carved since the pine wood derby so I'm totally out of my element. This was the first bear carving video I found and now I'm hooked on the channel. Thanks Doug! Keep bringing the solid material!

[@arthurmabeejr8752]

I did my first bear in a log from a previous tutorial that Doug did, my block of wood was only 1/2" x 1/2 inch. This bear may have come out a little small, but my wife said this was the best wood carved bear she's seen in a long time: in the front of the bear I added some honey dripping from the bears mouth that dripped down onto his chest, log, and on the log. The paint was a little time consuming as I had to mix my paint to get that honey color, but otherwise it turned out good enough my wife put it in the kitchen. She tells me this is a great decor for our kitchen, it helped me too because we live so close to the Smokey Mountain of Tennessee, and we see a lot of bears, this helped me to make it more realistic, and thanks to Doug on his tutorial in the video "Bear in a log" I figured what's a bear in a log without honey, very pleased! Doug thank you, keep up the great work: I'm working on this one on making a full bear.👍❤💯👏

[@creativewoodworker4300]

I finished my bear. Thanks Doug. I like it and hope I can do my next one as good as yours. I love your carving video’s.

[@markperron851]

Outstanding Doug. My youngest sister is an administrator at University of Maine - the Black Bears- you have inspired me and I bet you can figure out what she is getting for a birthday present! Keep up your awesome videos, you are a blessing to us all!

[@gordonaddison307]

Just finished my first Linker Bear. Thank you so much for the video...I watched it 3 times then carved along with you.... I really appreciate your instruction and willingness to share.Thank you Doug!

[@MK-zg2yy]

Excellent instructions, can’t wait to give it a try!

[@johnnymccann5607]

I just read through the comments. to the young carver , carving if you don’t watch out can be a obsession. in the past I sometimes go a week with only maybe 20-30 hours sleep plus working a. full time job, don’t forget don’t hold your breath while carving. I caught myself many times doing it. I was truly obsessed with my work. I don’t get like that anymore. this may sound strange but a lot of good carvers have went through this before. take care of your self. nana and papa aka the hunter

[@nadurkee46]

Fascinating and really well done demonstration. Easy enough for a beginner to try. I hope I will feel that way after I give it a shot.

[@kevin8235]

First thing I have carved so far, wow it looks great. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@thewalmsleys]

I don't comment much online. But felt the need to thank you for your videos and tutorials. I ain't got nothing but a Buck 110 folding knife. But after watching your videos. I got the need to want a carving blade to make this bear. I joke that I'm lucky to make a decent stick person drawing. But after watching 2 of your videos. You got me really wanting to give this bear a try. My wife and daughter would be shocked and love it if I made them one. Your video makes me feel like I can stop joking about my stick figure artistic limit. So again, I really thank you for your nice work and art. I'm a smoker and I think this art work could even help me quit finally. If I can do what your videos make me feel like I can do. I could quit smoking even and keep my mind and hands busy learning from your nice work. Thank you again a 3rd time even. Haha

[@TheKid30912]

Doug thank you for sharing your talent with us. You have made many people happy.

[@Cutie-p1991]

I just stopped in the comments to tell you how truly inspired I am with your videos ☺️. I bought myself a carving kit to start practicing little projects like this until I can get really good at it .

[@michellelanigan2561]

Wow! That’s talent. No words.

[@timfday5203]

Doug enjoyed watching the video ,then picked up a carving knife set and started carving mostly at nights. Thanks Doug .

[@acousticman4731]

These are brilliant. Thank you.

[@paulscarponescarpone.8681]

I love it inspired me to start carving. I would love one of those little bears my wife still in love with it. Great job.

[@sd.5423]

Hello Doug, I would love to buy two of the bears from you. So cute. I love them. I may try to start craving myself! Looks fun. You really know what you're doing. Thanks for the videos.

[@uncleblack7322]

I enjoy, every video, will give this bear a try...

[@ricksmith3125]

Thank you for all your videos you put so much time into helping keep the craft alive I am new and one day hope to be able to do this for others

[@nnybees6733]

I’ve carved a couple of your other bear style. I really like this bear shape. I appreciate the measured pencil markings it helps with the first one to get the feel for the proportions. Very clear tutorial. You are an excellent teacher. After twenty little men and a couple of bears you have me hooked on carving caricatures. I’ve found no video or books with little carvings I personally like as well. Thanks Doug.

[@ronhedrick8308]

Doug, I'm 75 and just getting started in wood carving, this was so much fun an the first time I could could follow the instructions you gave and my work came out so good it looks like what you were carving, thank you so much for teaching this, now I'm on the way to the shop to do the next one. Thanks again Ron

[@rh3315]

Thank you very much Doug. I wanted to make wooden toys for my daughter. And you taught me a lot of technique. I also made these bears. Thank you! Hope you are doing well, and wish you a merry christmas. Greetings Rob from the Netherlands

[@ЄвгенСорокін-м5с]

Гарна робота. Дякую. Обов'язково, якось спробую зробити.

[@davewilliams6172]

🎵 If you go down to the woods today.....🎵 Time for a Teddy-bear's picnic video I think....love the channel Doug, keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

[@CroutonBear]

🐻😊💗🧸🐾👍✨

[@bethannsiviter6443]

thank you for the instructions for the lovely bear... and your fab presentation

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

When I was a kid in Boy Scouts we got a small block of wood with an owl on it but they never showed us how to carve it!I just displayed the wood with the red outline on my shelf for yrs! Finally got to see how it could have emerged 60 yrs too late! 😣Thanks anyway!

[@davidcowan5577]

Those are great Doug, so blessed to have that talent. Thanks for the video, great job.

[@WoodworkingDaddy]

I just finished carving this bear and my wife says I should carve a few more for gifts. Great video!

[@abatro5664]

I was recently looking for a new hobby and I stumbled upon your videos. I love your work and it looks fun! I bought a cheap wood carving tool set off Amazon and cannot wait to try and make one of these bears. Thank you!

[@mauricio0341able]

really great work those bears are very nice

[@przybyla420]

They’re so cute! Im thinking of doing one as a handle for a honey dipper

[@LoadedWombatTutorials]

I smashed that sub button Doug! My friends don't think I can pick up whittling but with your help anything is possible!

[@SunsetBayBonnie]

i have been watching this video over and over to make my own, i had 8 little blocks of basswood and i have 8 grandchildren, so its taking me quite awhile to watch a few steps, turn off the video, carve the 8 bears and go back to the video but they are looking good , now to find beeswax recipe as i have a ton of beeswax, thanks for this video from me and my grandchildren.

[@warfox364]

Thanks Doug I learn a lot from your carving videos.

[@thorpt211]

Thank you for the detailed and wonderful videos. What is the purpose of the Linseed oil and the beeswax?

[@doug2616]

Nice job and great patience.

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Never get tired of watching you Doug! Fantastic carve.

[@aineoneill9053]

Thank you. I’m about to return to work,a bit nervous so this will really take my mind off it. Many thanks.

[@jackson4378]

Aine O' Neill stay confident and most importantly enjoy!

[@hulonsmith2419]

Great Job!!!! Thanks for teaching me the art of Carving!! I enjoy sharing my carvings with people.. Keep up the great work.

[@KimSpenceley]

Always learn from your tutorials. Thank you!

[@davecurda2350]

You said a quick little project but it took me 3 nights lol 😂 love it I’m definitely making more. Thanks

[@AMindInOverdrive]

haha Yeah everything takes longer when you're new to it. How long is it taking you now?

[@davecurda2350]

@@AMindInOverdrive about 1/2 the time now.

[@AMindInOverdrive]

@@davecurda2350 Nice! Keep up the good work. I'm considering taking up this hobby :-)

[@LosPeregrinos51]

40 years ago for our first Christmas after we got married we were given a finely carved Nativity group by relatives in Poland. Never gave a thought to how much work must have gone into them until now! Not ready for a "Teddy" just yet but did manage a Wood Wizard at the end of an HB pencil this afternoon that isn't too shabby! Great inspiration, thank you.

[@lennelonge2626]

You have a keen eye for the detail! Super great job on the bear!👌👏👏👏👏

[@jonathon3043]

They are adorable. Great video.

[@mocarver]

Thx Doug. I had a bear-y good time watching.

[@glitch3d44]

that was so cheesey *_and i love it_*

[@MarkFugel]

Thanks so much Doug..once again...working on one for my yet unborn grandson!! Luvya man!!

[@22ceedee]

great to see you back Doug ....hope all is well ... missed you !

[@PeteMcDermott]

Here in Northern Ireland we’ve been putting teddy bears in the windows so the kids can play a game of finding them when their out getting their daily exercise & we are also putting a rainbow up to show support for the health care workers. I’m going to carve one for every colour of the rainbow to kill two birds etc. Cheers for the idea & for keeping us entertained

[@CroutonBear]

🐻😍💟🧸🌈🐾👍✨

[@SilentNoMore64]

What a cute idea. I hope they came out well. 😊🐻🐾

[@petergaretine5226]

I’ve seen lots of rainbows but no bears, could be hibernating I guess..

[@earp82]

I'm ill in bed with flu, your videos are the virtual chicken soup I need right now. Awesome stuff, thank you

[@cw5118]

Great beginner tutorial! I sent this to a couple of friends and let them know to wear a carving glove and thimble. Thank you 😊

[@boatingexplainedwithcapndr8359]

Watching your video made me think, "Hell, I can do that." Then, when I actually did it, my bears looked liked dogs, my dogs looked like fish and my fish looked like my mother-in-law... 🤣